Unit Award Scheme

121353 UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF EMOTION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the five main functions of the brain	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	at least four common emotions	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	at least two reasons why people have emotions	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	at least two reasons why sleep is so important	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	how the chemical messengers adrenaline, oxytocin, cortisol, serotonin and dopamine affect people's emotions	Summary sheet
6	at least two ways people's brains and feelings change during puberty	Summary sheet
7	how everyone’s brain and experiences are different from one another	Summary sheet
8	at least one aspect of the science of anger	Summary sheet
9	at least one aspect of the science of happiness.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 June 2024Level - Entry Level